Prepare against Adib Arkadan
CM · Lebanon · World #11,536 classical · FIDE ID 5304946
When preparing against Adib Arkadan, expect 1.d4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 45.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 207 games by Adib Arkadan, covering May 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Adib Arkadan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adib Arkadan before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,148 | 2,215 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,339 | 2,339 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,124 | 2,124 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 207 | 96 | 28 | 83 | 46.4% |
| As White | 98 | 49 | 14 | 35 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 109 | 47 | 14 | 48 | 43.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adib Arkadan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adib Arkadan's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 44.9% | 59.1% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 20.4% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 17 | 17.3% | 38.2% |
| g3 | 7 | 7.1% | 71.4% |
| d3 | 4 | 4.1% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 3.1% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Arkadan usually continues c4 (45.2% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Arkadan usually continues c4 (81.3% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Arkadan usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Arkadan usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Arkadan usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Arkadan usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 60.7% | 54.1% |
| e5 | 13 | 21.3% | 34.6% |
| d6 | 8 | 13.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 64.5% | 52.5% |
| d6 | 7 | 22.6% | 78.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Adib Arkadan's chess games
All 207 games by Adib Arkadan in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - Sep 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 96 wins, 28 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Réti Opening | 9 | 8/0/1 | 88.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A39 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 9/2/9 | 45.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A55 | Rat Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Alexander Goldin | 2,514 | Titled Tue 4th Aug 2026 | A04 |
| May 2026 | Nitish Belurkar | 2,479 | 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | A00 |
| May 2026 | Dinara Wagner | 2,408 | Titled Tue 26th May 2026 | A01 |
| Sep 2026 | Luis Galego | 2,400 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | C55 |
| Sep 2024 | Enamul Hossain | 2,354 | Olympiad-45 | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 26 | 13 | 2,268 |
| ch-LIB sf | 2017 | 12 | 4 | 1,719 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,319 |
| Kaspersky Open U16 | 2021 | 11 | 8 | 1,594 |
| Wch U10 | 2016 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,252 |
| Aley Hariri Rapid Cup | 2021 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,085 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,227 |
| World ol U16 | 2022 | 9 | 7 | 2,130 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adib Arkadan's chess games?
207 games by Adib Arkadan, from May 2016 to Sep 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Adib Arkadan has played.
What does Adib Arkadan play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Adib Arkadan opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adib Arkadan answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Adib Arkadan play as White?
As White, Adib Arkadan's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (9 games, 88.9% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Hungarian Opening (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adib Arkadan play as Black?
As Black, Adib Arkadan most often plays: Sicilian (20 games, 45.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Adib Arkadan's FIDE rating?
Adib Arkadan is currently rated 2,148 in classical chess, 2,339 in rapid and 2,124 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,215 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Adib Arkadan played?
Our database contains 207 games by Adib Arkadan, covering May 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 28 draws, 83 losses (46.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adib Arkadan?
207 games by Adib Arkadan reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.